1-18 SUMMARY The extent to which you, as a Navy leader, apply leadership skills depends partially on your level in the chain of command or your specific job situation. Some skills, for instance, are more important for a petty officer than for a commanding officer; nevertheless, all are important for effective leadership. Whatever the job or situation, you exhibit better leadership skills when you have pride in yourself, the Navy,   and   your   country.   You   also   exhibit   better leadership skills when you act in a professional manner in  your  rating  and  in  your  role  as  a  leader.  Such traditional Navy values as honesty, respect, and trust are NOT dead. They are alive and well—they are seen in the Navy's most effective leaders. As a petty officer, you will sometimes be in a supervisory position. You will have the responsibility to understand your people's needs and to help them meet their needs while helping to achieve the Navy's mission. Because you have a great influence on your people, you should strive to be a strong, positive influence that will aid in their growth. Being a supervisor entails many different skills. However,    most    of    those    skills    involve    pride, professionalism, and an understanding of those working for you. Only through diligent study and hard work will you rise from one of the crowd to become a true Navy leader. REFERENCES Management Fundamentals: A Guide for Senior and Master Chief Petty Officers, NAVEDTRA 10049, Naval Education and Training Program Management Support Activity, Pensacola, FL, 1990. Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) Management Guide,  NAVEDTRA  43100-1,  Chief  of  Naval Operations, Washington, DC, 1991. Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) Program, OPNAVINST 3500.34D, Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, DC, 1988. Petty Officer Indoctrination Course, Student's Journal, NAVEDTRA 38200, Naval Education and Training Program Management Support Activity, Pensacola, FL, 1993. Standard Organization and Regulations of the U. S. Navy, OPNAVINST 3120.32C, Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, DC, 1994. REVIEW 1 ANSWERS A1.    The term fundamentals of leadership refers to the art of influencing people to work toward a specific goal. A2.    Leadership fundamentals are learned from the experiences of our successful leaders; we learn from their mistakes and successes. A3.    Individual’s values and beliefs are influenced by childhood experiences, ethnic background, and religious heritage. A4.    As a leader you should strive to identify and consider differences in people when deciding upon a course of action. REVIEW 2 ANSWERS A1.    The human need to be liked is called  social belonging. A2.    The human need to realize our full potential is self actualization. REVIEW 3 ANSWERS A1.    To  teach  while  performing  a  task,  team  the untrained   worker   with   a   knowledgeable worker. A2.    When    materials    are    subject    to    shelf-life restrictions, the item must be used before the date on the container or the item must be discarded. A3.    PMS    cards,    maintenance    manuals,    and technical orders often describe the proper tools for a specific task. A4.    In order to keep track of your crew’s progress, you must  measure  the  progress  against  some standard.